Performs entry-level administrative support work. Work involves performing a wide range of administrative and office support work for the department. Employees at this level perform assignments following specific instructions and are subject to frequent review by the immediate supervisor.

Essential Duties:

• Answers the telephone, evaluates requests, answers questions, routes messages, and/or serves as receptionist or front desk assistant.
• Assists in maintaining confidential information and records.
• Assists in processing routine documents such as vouchers, personnel records, titles or registrations.
• Disseminates information to the public.
• Makes copies and distributes as instructed.
• Opens, sorts, and distributes mail.
• Performs preliminary research on assignments and gathers pertinent data.
• Performs routine word processing duties and conducts quality checks of documents created.
• Runs errands as required.
• Administrative duties and audit support.
• Performs other job responsibilities as assigned.
  

Minimum Qualifications:

Education: Must be a student currently enrolled in high school or any institution of higher education to include a trade/vocational school.

Other Conditions: 

1. Must be 16 years of age. 
2. Must be able to work at least 20 hours per week. 
3. Employees at least 18 years of age with valid driver's license may be assigned driving duties and may use power tools. 

Physical Requirements and Working Conditions:

• Subject to environmental conditions; protection from weather but not temperature changes.
• Light work: Lift up to 20 lbs. at a time and frequently lift or carry objects up to 10 lbs.
• Sitting - prolonged periods of time.
• Standing-prolonged periods of time.
• Repetitive Motion-substantial movements of the wrists, hands, and/or fingers.

• Close Visual Acuity-work includes data/figures; view a computer screen; extensive reading.

   

Conditions of Employment:

Please read the Standard Conditions of Employment (TxDOT) for all positions.